Oral health-related quality of life in patients on chronic haemodialysis and after kidney transplantation

Objectives The objective of the study was to evaluate oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) depending on dental and periodontal situation in patients on haemodialysis (HD) and after kidney transplantation (KTx) compared to healthy controls (HC). Subjects and Methods OHRQoL was assessed using the German short form of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP G14). Dental health was estimated using the decayed, missing and filled teeth index (DMF‐T). Periodontal health was classified as healthy/mild or moderate/severe periodontitis. Statistical analysis: Mann–Whitney U‐test, Kruskal–Wallis test, chi‐square test and Fisher's test. Results Eighty‐seven HD patients, 39 KTx patients and 91 HC were included. Significant differences in DMF‐T, D‐T, M‐T and F‐T scores were identified between groups (P